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1. Non-invasive WorkTime tools WorkTime is the market's only vendor of non-invasive software, meaning it is an employee monitoring program that respects employees' personal boundaries. With our non-invasive approach, we have successfully prioritized the security of sensitive data and the privacy of every employee. 2.How does productivity tracking help businesses? Simply put, using a variety of indicators for productivity monitoring through WorkTime allows you to identify employees' weaknesses or workloads, thus increasing the overall productivity of each employee. Additionally, productivity monitoring helps detect employees who perform exceptionally well and work at their highest productivity levels. Furthermore, by increasing employee productivity with WorkTime, businesses can reduce financial losses and save time caused by unproductive employees. 3. How effective is WorkTime productivity monitoring? The effectiveness of WorkTime productivity monitoring depends on how it is utilized. Our tool provides an extensive range of graphs and reports on an employee's workflow. When this information is used correctly, it maximizes the efficiency of productivity monitoring and benefits the company as a whole. 4. What kind of companies would productivity monitoring be suitable for? Productivity monitoring is suitable for a wide variety of companies, regardless of their industry, direction, or number of employees. Its versatility makes it valuable for startups seeking to save limited funds, as well as for large companies looking to enhance the productivity of hundreds of employees. 5. Active time monitoring Active time monitoring is a key tool in productivity tracking, helping employers understand an employee's level of activity during working hours. For instance, it can identify periods of distraction caused by non-work related tasks, allowing employers to address low productivity promptly, as highlighted in WorkTime reports. This feature is particularly useful for companies struggling with productivity issues or for those aiming to maintain continuous monitoring of employee activity during work hours. 6. Application and website tracking Tracking applications and websites is another feature used for productivity monitoring. This non-invasive feature does not capture the content of applications or websites but provides insights into an employee's activities. WorkTime reports might show, for example, that an employee spends 79% of their active time using Word or Excel, or that 50% of their activity is spent on non-work-related activities like playing computer games or watching TV series in a browser. 7. Ideal for remote and hybrid employees Productivity monitoring is especially beneficial for remote or hybrid employees, as studies have shown that they often experience lower productivity compared to office employees. WorkTime productivity monitoring becomes an indispensable tool for companies with remote or hybrid employees. 8. Works great with office workers Even with office staff, productivity monitoring can significantly improve their work. It is not uncommon for employees to engage in activities that reduce productivity, such as playing games or watching videos. Employee monitoring through WorkTime helps companies address these issues effectively. 9. Login/logout monitoring Login/logout monitoring from WorkTime provides valuable insights into employee attendance and work patterns. This feature tracks the time employees log in and out of their workstations, offering clear visibility into their presence during working hours. By monitoring login and logout times, employers can ensure adherence to work schedules, identify absenteeism issues, and measure overall employee engagement. This data aids in optimizing workforce management and ensures accountability, helping businesses maintain productivity and efficiency. WorkTime login/logout monitoring is a valuable tool for organizations seeking to enhance employee attendance and effectively manage their workforce. 10. Burnout prevention Preventing burnout is crucial to maintain productivity and reduce employee turnover. WorkTime productivity monitoring can help identify when an employee is close to burnout or has already experienced it, enabling measures to be taken to restore the employee to a normal, productive state. 11. Improve communication with employees The importance of communication in the workplace can not be overemphasized. Great communication is essential for building healthy employer/employee relationships and getting work done. According to a study, businesses that communicate effectively have lower turnover rates and improve work productivity. But, when employees feel like communication is flawed or management isn’t listening, they begin to disengage from the work process, and productivity suffers. According to the book “The Hard Thing About Hard Things” by well-known American entrepreneur and investor Ben Horowitz. 12. Boost employee motivation in the workplace ​When employees feel appreciated, their motivation in the workplace increases, as does their productivity. Positive reinforcement is one of the most effective strategies for achieving this. Positive reinforcements are a great way to show your employees that their efforts are appreciated. Recognizing exceptional performance is also a good idea because it encourages employees to keep doing their best. 13. WorkTime employee productivity monitoring reports will show you when your employees are more and less productive when they are more active or idle and if they’re working according to their schedule (attendance, if they take the lunch break as scheduled). Also with WorkTime employee productivity monitoring software, you can see whether this approach is working for you. 14. What makes employees feel at home at work? Today’s workplace is not the same as it was a few years ago. Employers have recognized that an inspiring work environment coupled with a positive work culture may make employees happier and more engaged, directly improving employee productivity. The work environment can contribute to low engagement. Examine every aspect of your workplace and how it affects the health and well-being of your employees. Even minor changes, such as great lighting, adding plants, or a new color scheme in the office, can significantly impact workforce productivity. 15. Here are some communication strategies that may be useful: Meet as a team regularly to foster a professional environment in which team members can freely communicate. Hold one-on-one meetings with each employee to allow for a more direct discussion. Involve employees in decision-making so that they do not feel excluded. Consider implementing new technologies to assist your employees in communicating more effectively. Leave room for employee input and feedback. Importance of communication in the workplace: It boosts employee morale and participation. It contributes to the creation of a pleasant working environment. It provides employees with a better understanding of their employment terms and encourages them to stay committed. It increases employee productivity at work. It gives employees a voice. It reduces the likelihood of misunderstandings and workplace tension. 16. Many leading companies, including Google, Samsung, and Apple, have maintained overall corporate success by promoting and maintaining a pleasant work environment that encourages workers to be more productive. Take Google office setups, for example. Google has designed a variety of flexible work alternatives, from workstations that are effective for sharing and developing ideas to modern event spaces and meeting rooms, taking into account the personalities and dynamics of their workforce. Employees are there to work but also feel comfortable while doing so. They have access to a wide range of facilities and services such as gaming areas, pet areas, creativity rooms such as music rooms, salons, pantries and restaurants with free meals, swimming pools, gyms, on-site medical personnel, massage services, a nap room, and the list goes on. They’ve also paid attention to excellent lighting, color schemes, organic shapes, and other outdoor amenities. 17. A large part of an employee’s day is spent in the workplace. So, ​when employees work in a great environment that encourages growth and fosters productivity, they become happy and look forward to every workday. An employee that enjoys coming into work every day is more likely to show more interest in their work and feel driven to perform well. Success, employee engagement & productivity Every successful business is built on a team of an engaged and productive workforce. According to the current productivity data, employees who are more engaged are more productive, with profits increasing by 21%. Regardless of how large or small a company is, understanding how productive its operations are is important because an efficient workforce makes the entire work process run more smoothly. Measuring employee efficiency allows you to assess overall productivity and make operational improvements. The most intriguing thing about work productivity is that a wide range of factors can influence it. Everyday work tools, coworkers, and even the work environment may all impact productivity in the workplace. Productivity guide from WorkTime This guide from WorkTime experts talks about how to increase productivity at work in detail. This guide has also outlined practical and effective ways for increasing staff productivity: 1. Improve communication with employees 2. Boost employee motivation in the workplace 3. Adjust working schedules to employee chronotypes 4. Make your office feel like home 5. Help employees spend free time effectively 6. Engage employees in team building activities 7. Help your employees identify what decreases productivity 8. Create productivity plan 9. Conflict management 10. Make your workplace a good place to work Bonus section: what is productivity tracking software 10 ways to increase employee productivity WorkTime productivity monitoring software offers you the 10 best ways towards increasing employee productivity. And not only increase it but also to automatically monitor the results! 1. Improve communication with employees The importance of communication in the workplace can not be overemphasized. Great communication is essential for building healthy employer/employee relationships and getting work done. According to a study, businesses that communicate effectively have lower turnover rates and improve work productivity. But, when employees feel like communication is flawed or management isn’t listening, they begin to disengage from the work process, and productivity suffers. According to the book “The Hard Thing About Hard Things” by well-known American entrepreneur and investor Ben Horowitz, “One of a CEO’s most important operational responsibilities is developing and executing a communication architecture for the company.” This architecture may include organizational design, meetings, procedures, email, and even one-on-one meetings between managers and workers. If your company does not have a well-designed communication architecture, information and ideas will lose value, and it will become an unpleasant place to work. Although one-on-one meetings are not required for a good communication architecture, they are an excellent way for information and ideas to move up the company and should be included in your plan. Great communication builds healthy employer/employee relationships and improves team productivity. Communication should be a two-way street. Employers/managers need to create a work environment where employees can express their opinions and concerns without fear of getting in trouble. Communication that is clear and open ensures that everyone is on the same page about the company’s goals and expectations. Here are some communication strategies that may be useful: Meet as a team regularly to foster a professional environment in which team members can freely communicate. Hold one-on-one meetings with each employee to allow for a more direct discussion. Involve employees in decision-making so that they do not feel excluded. Consider implementing new technologies to assist your employees in communicating more effectively. Leave room for employee input and feedback. Importance of communication in the workplace: It boosts employee morale and participation. It contributes to the creation of a pleasant working environment. It provides employees with a better understanding of their employment terms and encourages them to stay committed. It increases employee productivity at work. It gives employees a voice. It reduces the likelihood of misunderstandings and workplace tension. 2. Boost employee motivation in the workplace ​When employees feel appreciated, their motivation in the workplace increases, as does their productivity. Positive reinforcement is one of the most effective strategies for achieving this. Positive reinforcements are a great way to show your employees that their efforts are appreciated. Recognizing exceptional performance is also a good idea because it encourages employees to keep doing their best. It is important is it to boost employee motivation in the workplace! A large part of an employee’s day is spent in the workplace. So, ​when employees work in a great environment that encourages growth and fosters productivity, they become happy and look forward to every workday. An employee that enjoys coming into work every day is more likely to show more interest in their work and feel driven to perform well. Motivated employees are productive employees. Ways to motivate employees and increase productivity There’s an endless list of workplace reward systems that may increase employee productivity and motivation. Give gifts that promote health and well-being You may show your appreciation to your workers by encouraging their well-being. You don’t have to have a gym at your office; you may provide monthly memberships or free complimentary passes to your employees’ favorite yoga studios or gyms instead. Surprise your employees Who doesn’t appreciate a nice surprise every now and then? You could organize a pleasant outing for everyone. It could be anything from a paid lunch to a picnic to a team hike. You could also consider surprising your employees with little presents like movie tickets, all-expense-paid manicures and pedicures, shopping vouchers, and gift cards as a way of thanking them for their hard work. Celebrate birthdays or anniversaries Honoring your workers’ birthdays is a wonderful way to motivate them. Everyone wants to be remembered on their birthday. The whole team may celebrate the employee’s birthday with flowers, a cake, or a monetary present. Reward good work Another great way to thank your employees is to give due credit to those who have earned it and inform the rest of the employees about it. You could do this by displaying WorkTime leaderboard reports on the office wall, where the whole team can see them. Leaderboard reports are excellent for recognizing your top departments or employees. They are also a great way to increase employee engagement. Every successful workday is represented with a star on the leaderboard. This can be a great way to recognize high-performing employees while motivating underperformers. Simply say “Thank you” The greatest way to show appreciation to your employees is to say “Thank you” in person. Even if you just have a few minutes, expressing gratitude is invaluable. Make it a habit to thank your employees by looking them in the eyes and saying, “Thank you.” It costs nothing and goes a long way. 3. Adjust working schedules to employee chronotypes Employees’ personal characteristics and circadian rhythms have an impact on productivity in the workplace. This is why, to maintain a productive and healthy work environment, it is highly important that everyone performs at their peak. Businesses can create flexible productivity schedules that allow employees to work when they are most productive, depending on their chronotypes. American clinical psychologist, Michael Breus, classifies people into four chronotypes: 1. Bear chronotype 2. Lion chronotype 3. Dolphin chronotype 4. Wolf chronotype Each chronotype outlines a collection of personal characteristics such as sleep cycles, activity level, and so on that may assist companies and workers know their productivity peaks. A brief questionnaire can help you understand how you can assist your employees in performing at their best. You can find some great questionnaires online, such as Micheal Breus’s chronotype quiz Thepowerofwhenquiz, or if your workplace has a professional psychologist, they can assist you with this task. Here’s an example from Micheal Breus chronotype quiz: Does the slightest sound or light keep you awake or wake you up. Do you use an alarm clock to get out of bed at a certain time? Are you often irritable due to fatigue? Have you been diagnosed as an insomniac by a doctor or self-diagnosed? Do you consider yourself to be a perfectionist? When would you wake up if you had nothing to do the next day and permitted yourself to sleep in as long as you wanted? If you could choose your own five-hour workday, which blocks of consecutive hours would you choose? The information obtained from the questionnaire responses can be put to good use, for example: The bear chronotype in your office is most active in the morning, with productivity peaks between (10 AM-2 PM), and can complete more work during this time. They begin to lose steam after lunch (2 – 4 PM), so assigning employees with the bear chronotype urgent or difficult tasks during this period will only impede their productivity. Employees with the lion chronotype are the early risers in your office. They are most productive in the hours before noon (8 AM -12 PM). They begin to lose concentration between (2 – 4 PM). Early shifts and lunch breaks at (noon) and lighter tasks after this time are the most effective ways to maximize their productivity. The dolphin chronotypes are mostly insomniacs. They prefer to start the workday with easy tasks and then focus on more demanding tasks in the middle of the morning (10 AM to 12 PM) when they are most productive. Allowing short breaks to relax and recharge at work is the best way to boost their productivity. Employees with the wolf chronotype are most productive in the late afternoon between (12- 4 PM). In this case, creating a flexible work schedule makes it much easier to complete all their tasks during the day. Adjust working hours according to employee chronotypes for better productivity in the workplace. Once you’ve identified the chronotypes in your workplace and made all necessary work schedule adjustments, you can use WorkTime productivity monitoring software in measuring employee productivity outcomes. It is recommended to install WorkTime first to measure the outcomes before, during, and after this exercise. Apply WorkTime employee productivity monitoring to measure the effectiveness of the chronotypes technique. WorkTime employee productivity monitoring reports will show you when your employees are more and less productive when they are more active or idle and if they’re working according to their schedule (attendance, if they take the lunch break as scheduled). Also with WorkTime employee productivity monitoring software, you can see whether this approach is working for you. 4. Make your office feel like home Maintaining a pleasant and productive work environment can benefit both you as an employer and your employees. Creating a nicely designed space where employees can rest and unwind when needed shows them that their work/life balance is important to the business. Employees who are well treated tend to feel more empowered at work and are encouraged to be more productive. What makes employees feel at home at work? Today’s workplace is not the same as it was a few years ago. Employers have recognized that an inspiring work environment coupled with a positive work culture may make employees happier and more engaged, directly improve employee productivity. The work environment can contribute to low engagement. Examine every aspect of your workplace and how it affects the health and well-being of your employees. Even minor changes, such as great lighting, adding plants, or a new colour scheme in the office, can significantly impact workforce productivity. An inspiring work environment combined with a positive work culture may make employees happier and more engaged and increase staff productivity. Many leading companies, including Google, Samsung, and Apple, have maintained overall corporate success by promoting and maintaining a pleasant work environment that encourages workers to be more productive. Take Google office setups, for example. Google has designed a variety of flexible work alternatives, from workstations that are effective for sharing and developing ideas to modern event spaces and meeting rooms, taking into account the personalities and dynamics of their workforce. Employees are there to work but also feel comfortable while doing so. They have access to a wide range of facilities and services such as gaming areas, pet areas, creativity rooms such as music rooms, salons, pantries and restaurants with free meals, swimming pools, gyms, on-site medical personnel, massage services, a nap room, and the list goes on. They’ve also paid attention to excellent lighting, color schemes, organic shapes, and other outdoor amenities. Google has carefully blended the best of both worlds to create a workplace intended to boost productivity and ensure workforce satisfaction. WorkTime employee productivity monitoring Some useful tips for creating an ideal work environment: 1. The most important factor to consider is that you’re designing spaces to ensure the well-being and productivity of your staff. 2. When creating an innovative and productive work environment, we suggest you interact with your employees and find out what works for them. This could be done through questionnaires. 5. Help employees spend free time effectively Finding out what your employees enjoy doing when they’re not working is a great way to boost employee productivity. When encouraged, free time activities can help avoid workplace burnout and improve employee efficiency. Questionnaires are one way to discover what motivates and inspires your employees. This approach may help workers understand how spending free time can boost productivity and improve their quality of life. If your company has a psychologist on board, they can assist with this exercise. Finding out what your employees enjoy doing when they’re not working is a great way to improve employee productivity. The impacts of spending free time activities effectively Promotes a better work-life balance A healthy work-life balance makes your employees happier and more productive. A good work-life balance allows them to have complete control over their professional lives while also simplifying their lives in general. Enhances both physical and mental well-being The human brain is not built to be constantly anxious and under pressure. Finding productive ways to pass time at work helps with stress management, mood regulation, and overall health. As a result, overall productivity rises. Encourages creativity Your employees will be more focused at work if they take time out to rest and engage in fun free time activities. This will enable them to think more clearly and be more creative at work. Ways to help employees make the most of their free time Encourage your team to spend free time pursuing hobbies and interests Employees can spend their free time productively pursuing interests, learning new skills, listening to uplifting music, connecting with friends and family, reading a good book, connecting with nature, or volunteering. There are numerous productive ways to spend free time, but this does not include excessive television viewing or web surfing. These two activities do not provide adequate rest. So, we strongly advise that they make productive use of time, even leisure time. Promote self-care Employers can encourage their employees to take breaks as needed, eat nutritious meals, and exercise as much as possible. When they are stressed at work, they should take a break. Finally, it is essential that they pay close attention to their bodies to understand what it requires at any given time. WorkTime monitors staff productivity indicators such as idle time, attendance, and application and website usage. The advantage of using this productivity monitoring tool is that it runs in the background and does not interfere with employees’ work. You don’t need to change your regular work routine. Simply incorporate WorkTime to increase productivity at work. 6. Engage employees in team building activities Team building activities are superb to boost morale, inspire creativity, and foster collaboration while improving communication and productivity. According to Gallup, companies that invest in team-building activities have higher productivity, better employee retention, and 21% increased profits. These activities help to strengthen coworker relationships and create a good working atmosphere. Team building activities are a superb way to boost morale, inspire creativity, and foster collaboration while improving communication and productivity. Team building aims to bring individuals together through fun activities that require them to work together as a team. So, for this to yield great results, it is important that management chooses activities that are best suited for the team. If possible, get feedback to better understand your team’s preferences and areas of focus. Team-building activities that promote a diverse workplace while remaining inclusive should be considered. There are many team building games and activities available on the internet. They can be divided into indoor team building games, outdoor team building, and virtual team building activities. Here are just a handful of the numerous options that have helped improve employee productivity: Icebreaker These indoor team activities are an excellent way to break the ice among employees, allowing them to relax and get to know one another while also improving communication skills. Barter puzzle Another team building game that encourages conversation and engagement. This team building exercise will undoubtedly pull out your team’s finest negotiators and strategists. Office trivia Putting your team’s professional knowledge to the test is a fun way for your team to connect. This entertaining game teaches workers problem-solving skills as well as basic facts about your company culture. Code of conduct A simple yet effective team building activity that builds trust and reinforces group values. Improving self-esteem Complimenting colleagues is all that this team building activity entails. As a result, it elevates employees’ self-esteem and makes them feel appreciated by their coworkers. Egg drop Every day employees have to make dozens of decisions on various issues at work. This team activity increases the ability to make quick and effective decisions, which is crucial when dealing with problems. Virtual escape room: Jewel heist Your remote team isn’t left out either. This virtual game is a brain teaser that requires teamwork, innovative problem-solving, and thinking outside the box. These team building activities create a positive and welcoming work environment, which encourages workers to establish trust, work efficiently, and the result will be increased productivity. Try them out and see a dramatic boost in employee efficiency. 7. Help your employees identify what decreases productivity Every business’s goal is to have a high-performing workforce because companies thrive when their employees are most productive. But, if employees aren’t performing their duties, the chances are that the decreased productivity in the workplace will have a massive impact on its bottom line. As a result, the company will suffer losses. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace, 85% of employees are often disengaged at work, affecting productivity levels and costing businesses about $7 trillion every year. Identifying the root cause is one of the most effective ways to eliminate low productivity. Workplace stress Stress is one of the factors that contribute to decreased workplace productivity. According to a study conducted by the American Institute of Stress, 80% of employees experience job-related stress. When your team is overloaded with too many tasks or duties at once, they become anxious and lose focus, resulting in setbacks and bottlenecks. A good way to address this is to simplify these tasks, assign the amount of work that they can complete and keep track of it, and, if possible, delegate tasks to other teams or departments. In addition, you could use stress management techniques, training, or even provide avenues for employees to speak with a professional. Disorganization & multitasking Another cause of low workplace productivity is multitasking. Employees who juggle multiple tasks will not give their full attention to each task, resulting in disarray and missed deadlines. Also, employees who do not know how to organize their work properly may be less productive. A great way to solve this problem is to use employee productivity monitoring software. WorkTime digital screenshot feature records which applications are open and visible to employees and the productivity % of the whole screen and its visible part. Distractions in the workplace Employees are subjected to numerous distractions throughout the day, which may prevent them from performing their duties. It begins with a single Facebook notification and progresses to several minutes spent browsing their favorite shoe website. When all this time is totaled up, you begin to see exactly how much these distractions eat into productivity levels. ​ WorkTime measures and improves employee and team distraction scores. It provides reports that indicate what precisely is keeping employees distracted. This helps to improve the office environment and optimize the working process. Read about how WorkTime decreased the use of social network sites to increase productivity at work. Excessive meetings Meetings are an essential element of every business because ideas for business growth are being made, and overall productivity is assessed during this time. However, in many instances, this becomes a wasteful activity that takes up a lot of your employees’ time, resulting in low productivity at work. A good approach would be to use the WorkTime online meetings feature to monitor the time spent in meetings. Micromanagement Micromanagement is another significant contributor to low productivity levels in the workplace. According to studies, nearly 80% of employees have been subjected to micromanagement, which demotivates employees and leads to unproductive employee behavior. With WorkTime, you don’t need to stand behind an employee’s desk to observe how they work, what applications they use, and what affects their productivity. 8. Create productivity plan Planning is important for long-term growth and increased productivity in the workplace. Poor planning, or even no planning, will leave the entire team feeling overwhelmed and unable to keep the work process moving forward in the long run. The good news is, all these can be avoided with a productivity plan. A productivity plan consists of specific steps to improve productivity. It also addresses all aspects that may affect overall productivity. In your productivity plan, you can define long- and short-term goals that align with the company’s mission, as well as tasks that need to be completed in order of priority so your team can prioritize work and optimize their daily schedule. Prioritize goals Productivity planning makes it easier to prioritize SMART goals. SMART goals assist supervisors and managers in setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals for each department and employee. This way, your team will understand what is important and required to achieve business objectives. Plan your routine work Proper planning is essential for employee efficiency. Routine planning helps in the clarification of each department’s and employee’s roles and expectations. Employees already understand their duties and which tasks or activities should be prioritized. This way, there will be no room for chaos throughout the workday, and they will be more engaged and motivated to achieve the goals for the day. Plan as the most successful CEOs Planning is required for effective time management. Productivity planning aids in organizing daily schedules, the proper allocation of time, and the setting of deadlines. Every business can learn a thing or two from the work ethics of some well-known business people, like Elon Musk. Elon Musk plans his working calendar using a time management technique known as Timeboxing, in which he divides his tasks and activities into four phases. The phase of planning, blocking, acting, and revising. As a result, he can have a more structured and productive workday. Plan meeting times Even with a great productivity plan, staying focused on the day’s plans will be difficult without additional productivity management tools to assist teams in adhering to the plan. For example, it is important to plan online meetings and spend as little time as possible. Employees may be unaware of how much time they spend in online meetings. In addition to planning online meetings, you can record the time spent in meetings with WorkTime. WorkTime monitors how much time is spent in online meetings. WorkTime records which applications were used for online meetings, how long, when, on which computers, and by which employees. The online meetings report displays the top meeting employees, frequently used meeting applications, online meeting history, and other useful information. Help your employees improve organizational skills Individual organizational skills are fundamental to the success of the overall project. Employees who lack organizational skills may be unaware of it. Furthermore, they may be unaware that they are the organization’s weak links. WorkTime will monitor employee productivity and improve the so-called employee distraction score. Businesses can reduce distraction levels, improve the office environment, and optimize the working process based on the distraction score reports. Set your productivity goals and use WorkTime to measure employee productivity. Monitor employee productivity Planning also establishes the indicators that evaluate and improve work productivity. For example, if the productivity plan already has the plans for the day outlined and at the end of the workday it appears that not much has been accomplished, managers can use WorkTime digital screenshot feature to understand how a specific employee/department worked, what programs were used, and what affected productivity. Apply WorkTime to understand how a specific employee/department worked, what programs were used, and what affected productivity. 9. Conflict management in the workplace Conflict in the workplace is almost unavoidable when individuals from different backgrounds and working styles come together for the same objective. Although it is a common occurrence in the workplace, it may lead to demotivation, low productivity, absenteeism and other problems that can cost the business. Workplace conflict costs the United States $359 billion annually in lost time and productivity. In his book “The Hard Thing About Hard Things“, Ben Horowitz recounts how an unconventional approach to conflict management was used to resolve a tough management problem. Two of the company’s finest teams, customer service and sales engineering, were at odds. The sales engineers complained that the support team’s failure to respond quickly and solve problems was putting a strain on sales and customer satisfaction. On the other hand, customer support claimed that the sales engineers had reported bugs without proof, ignored fix recommendations, and were alarmists who prioritized every complaint. There was no denying that the two groups disagreed. Still, they needed to collaborate to keep the company running smoothly, so he devised an effective conflict resolution strategy to improve work productivity and engagement. He stumbled on the film Freaky Friday, which stars a mother and daughter who are so frustrated with each other’s inability to understand each other that they want to swap roles, which they eventually do. Being inside each other’s bodies teaches both characters about the challenges that the other faces. As a result of the exchange, the two become the best of friends. After seeing the movie, he devised the Freaky Friday management approach. He put it into action by having the heads of the two departments switch positions. After a week in their new jobs, both executives had identified the underlying reasons for the conflict. As a result, they were able to put an end to the fighting and reunite the teams. Conflict in the workplace is caused by a variety of factors, including: Individuals with different personality types. When workplace requirements are not fulfilled. When tasks and responsibilities are not clearly defined. When organizational change is poorly managed. Poor communication, such as misunderstandings. Different approaches to work. On a more positive note, conflict can be a catalyst for new ideas, creativity, increased productivity, better working relationships and corporate success when managed effectively. The following are a few conflict resolution strategies to ensure conflict management in the workplace: 1. Employers should provide defined employee handbooks, policies, and written agreements. 2. Good conflict resolution in the workplace requires proper management. Management should ensure that all workers are responsible for resolving conflict. 4. Employers may successfully manage workplace conflict by fostering a work culture that strives to avoid conflict wherever feasible and by dealing with dispute quickly and fairly when it occurs. 5. Management could have an open-door approach in which they are more receptive to their employees’ needs and concerns. This encourages workers to meet with supervisors/employers to talk about and address work-related problems. 6. Performance evaluation and feedback are also effective conflict resolution techniques. Performance evaluations are necessary and should be conducted regularly. These evaluations may include discussions about business goals and objectives and factors influencing productivity and performance (this can be determined through using tools like productivity tracking software to monitor employee productivity). Managers can positively convey this knowledge to employees to build a more solid team and improve overall performance. Productivity tracking software can help managers to get detailed feedback on workplace performance. 10. Make your workplace a good place to work As per Ben Horowitz: “My old boss Jim Barksdale was fond of saying, “We take care of the people, the products, and the profits—in that order.” It’s a simple saying, but it’s deep. “Taking care of the people” is the most difficult of the three by far, and if you don’t do it, the other two won’t matter. Taking care of the people means that your company is a good place to work. Most workplaces are far from good. As organizations grow large, important work can go unnoticed, the hardest workers can get passed over by the best politicians, and bureaucratic processes can choke out the creativity and remove all the joy.” What is employee productivity tracking software? Employee efficiency can be tracked using employee productivity tracking software. This technology helps in measuring employee productivity by monitoring their computer activities during work hours. The reports generated by employee productivity monitoring software helps companies discover areas where workers need to increase productivity, identify top performers/underperformers, and guarantee maximum workplace efficiency. WorkTime is productivity tracking software, 20+ years on the market! Productivity tracking software is designed to measure & improve parameters that help increase employee productivity. Statistics on workplace productivity A survey by OfficeTeam reveals that employees spend approximately eight hours per week on non-productive activities. According to the study, employees may be on Facebook, Twitter, making purchases on their favorite online shop, or sports and gaming sites when they should be working. Another report estimates that $15.5 billion in lost productivity occurs each week due to employees being distracted by their electrical gadgets. Measuring employee productivity is very important, which is why employee productivity tracking software is very useful in the first place. By using productivity tracking software, employers can detect and evaluate workplace distractions. What does productivity tracking software record? The following indicators are recorded in real-time by a good employee productivity tracker: Employee screen productivity, Productivity/unproductive, active/idle times, Websites/URLs visited, Attendance, login/logout times, A user’s login and computer name, Social networks use, Software and documents use, and more. What employers get from productivity tracking software 1. Detect factors that contribute to poor output/productivity Absenteeism, low attendance, distractions (such as social media usage, internet surfing, or taking lengthy coffee breaks), and many other factors can all lead to poor employee performance at work. Productivity monitoring software enables companies to track their workers’ productivity, evaluate their work patterns, and determine whether or not they are meeting corporate requirements. Productivity tracking software pinpoints all areas that affect employee productivity. 2. Assist employees who work from home in maintaining their productivity Productivity tracking software is the perfect option for companies with remote employees who constantly look for ways to sustain productivity. This software keeps track of how much time remote workers spend working and idle time. This way, employers will see who is working on what and how the company’s equipment is being utilized. Employee productivity tracker also helps the workforce to stay productive when away from the office. Productivity tracking software is the perfect option for companies with remote employees who constantly look for ways to sustain productivity. 3. Engage employees Organizations can use employee productivity tracking software to ascertain if their engagement strategies have the intended effect. Productivity tracking tools conduct in-depth analysis to determine an employee’s commitment to work following the implementation of engagement methods. Furthermore, when employees know that their productivity is being assessed, they become more accountable and engaged. Organizations can use an employee productivity tracker to ascertain if their engagement strategies have the intended effect. 4. Get insight into the workforce progress To ensure that work is done well and completed on time, on-site and remote employees’ status and progress on projects/tasks may be monitored using an employee productivity tracker. Also, management can see how their remote staff work, such as identifying what is distracting employees and ensuring they remain focused when working from home. Additionally, progress reports enable workers to evaluate their own performance levels, determine how their work ethics affect or contribute to the company’s objectives, better know job requirements, and address areas limiting their productivity. Productivity monitoring software guarantees that employees are productive both in and out of the workplace. 5. Generate reports on employee productivity Productivity monitoring software provides comprehensive real-time data on worker productivity. With this data, management can see how present their employees are during working hours and how much time they spend on work-related and nonwork-related activities. Also included in these employee productivity reports is information on how much time was spent actively working on a computer and how much time was spent away from the computer. Furthermore, providing workers with employee productivity reports has been shown to significantly increase employee productivity because these reports can be used to make corrections. See how employee productivity tracking software reduced excessive idle/computer time in this WorkTime case study. Productivity monitoring systems provide comprehensive real-time data on worker productivity. 6. Curb micromanagement Micromanagement stifles employee productivity. Spending time and energy micromanaging every activity depletes team morale as well as self-respect. Employers can use employee productivity tracker in measuring employee productivity without being overly controlling. Employers will be able to monitor employee productivity unobtrusively by utilizing this technology. Also, employees who understand what is expected of them. This is also a great way to evaluate employee productivity fairly and professionally to guarantee that these expectations are fulfilled and will not feel threatened. Ultimately, employees’ personal information should not be gathered during the course of measuring productivity. Employers can use productivity monitoring tools in measuring employee productivity without being overly controlling. 7. Contribute to the accomplishment of corporate objectives Using employee productivity tracking software, companies can achieve their long-term objectives. When the business’s monitoring targets and productivity expectations are clearly communicated, employees will work towards it. Using productivity tracking tools, companies can achieve their long-term objectives. 8. elp to reduce the possibility of unjustified overtime costs A case study from WorkTime proves how employee productivity tracking software significantly reduced the money paid for unearned overtime. Employee productivity reports reveal the exact number of hours worked by each employee (short working hours, lateness to work, absenteeism, overtime). The information gathered could be used to determine whether an employee’s request for overtime pay is justified. Employers will be able to save money while reducing their liability in this manner. Information gathered from an employee productivity tracker could be used to determine whether overtime claims are justified. 9. Aid in highlighting the best achievers Productivity tracking software is an excellent way for measuring employee productivity. This tool helps managers to evaluate employee productivity regularly. Managers can use this data to identify the most and least productive employees and devise a compensation plan to reward the former and motivate the latter. A productivity report’s data can help develop successful training programs and seminars to increase worker productivity. It’s also a great tool for evaluating long-term employees, contractors, and probationary staff. Productivity tracking software helps identify the most and least productive employees. Questions answered by productivity tracking software WorkTime effectively increases employee productivity. It monitors important productivity metrics. How long do projects/tasks take, and how much time is wasted? What activities are diverting employees’ attention from their work duties? When and how long do workers spend on certain websites and social media platforms? When do employees begin and finish their work shifts? What applications and documents are often used and useful to the work process? How much of your employees’ time is spent working, and how much of their time is spent idle? Who are the high performers and the underperformers? Are overtime claims true or false? What is employee productivity and performance